Harrington, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Lincoln County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
446 Population 1,144/sq mi density
$38,258 Median Income $26,158 per capita
$242,600 Home Value $359,044 Zillow
$1,034 Median Rent 41.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$38,258 median income, 6.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$242,600 home value, $1,034/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Harrington, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,258
49% below
$26,158 per capita
Home Value
$242,600
14% below
Zillow: $359,044
Median Rent
$1,034/mo
11% below
41.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.7%
33% below
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
78% above
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% above
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Harrington Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Harrington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
51%
Home Value
86%
Rent
89%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
67%
Unemployment
178%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Harrington a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Harrington residents earn a median household income of $38,258 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,158. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 451 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Harrington is $242,600 , 14% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $359,044. Median rent is $1,034/month, with 41.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.

Education

22.7% of adults in Harrington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Harrington has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population446
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density1,144/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$38,258
Per Capita$26,158
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$685M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,045

Housing

B
Home Value$242,600
Rent$1,034
Ownership70.6%
Zillow$359,044
Housing Units238
Rent Burden41.0%

Health

Obesity37.0%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,269/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain12.6 in/yr
Elevation2,144 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.7%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute20 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Harrington was founded in 1902.
The median home in Harrington was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Spokane International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
31.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.